Page 3 of the programme mentions that ‘Arcana’ and Le Cocon are in preparation. According to the Jenness book on the Egyptian Hall, ‘Arcana’ was first produced on 5 November 1887. De Kolta appeared at the Hall from 23 December 1886, but he first presented Le Cocon, which is not on this bill, on 2 May 1887. Therefore the likely date of this programme is 23 December 1886 to 2 May 1887. Note that the insurance advertisement on page 4 mentions financial figures for the year ending 25 Mar 1886.
Maskelyne and Cooke, Egyptian Hall, London
Item Details
| Size | 4 pages. Size 205mm x 260mm |
|---|---|
| Date | The likely date is 23 December 1886 to 2 May 1887. |
| Theatre | Egyptian Hall (London) |
| People | Buatier de Kolta, J.N. Maskelyne |
| Organisations | Maskelyne and Cooke |
| Acts | Mr. Charles Mellon; Jugglery by Mr. Maskelyne; Buatier de Kolta; 'Will, the Witch and the Watchmen' sketch; Mechanical and Automatic Orchestra |
| Category | Programmes & Handbills |
| Ref no | N1532 Pr.EH51 |